Food, drink and tobacco process operatives vs Therapy professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and Therapy professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns £3,986 more per year (14% higher)
vs

Therapy professionals n.e.c.

£32,633
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricFood, drink and tobacco process operativesTherapy professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,647£32,633-£3,986
Mean Annual£29,602£36,046-£6,444
Monthly£2,387£2,719-£332
Weekly£551£628-£77
Hourly£13.77£15.69-£1.92

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFood, drink and tobacco process operativesTherapy professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£18,174£19,312
25th£24,514£26,779
50th (Median)£28,647£32,633
75th£34,736£45,157
90th (Senior)£42,506£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives or a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
A Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives is £28,647, whilst a Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns £32,633 — a difference of £3,986 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £3,986 per year. Therapy professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives or a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Therapy professionals n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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